Public Policy Major
Check Sheet
Eleven courses and an internship are required for the PP major.
Four Foundational Courses
- PP 221 Introduction to Public Policy
- PP 251 Policy Research Design and Methodology
- One introductory government class: POL 101, 103, or 104.
- ECON 105 Economics of Public Issues or ECON 103
Two Advanced Courses
- PP 305 Advanced Public Policy Analysis
- PP 306 The Public and Its Problems or a Theory course approved by the Public Policy Chairperson
One Ethics and Values Course
- Choose one course from PP 227, 230, 237, 247, 327, 362, PHIL 232, MGT 396, or a course approved by the Public Policy Ethics and Values Committee
One Societal-Level Policy Analysis Course
- Choose one course from PP 247, 258, 265, 270, 318, 323, 333, 341, 343, 346, ECON 104, or POL 242.
Two Public Policy Elective courses
- Public Policy major electives may also be any course listed above that are not being used to satisfy a requirement, any courses offered in the Public Policy or Public Health Policy Departments or any of the following: PP201, 219, 222, 225, 262, 276, 299, 301, 312, 322, 344, 375, 377, ES 196, 309, MGT 303, POL/WGS 213, POL 399, 499.
- Choose two from the pre-approved courses listed above or seek approval of electives through your advisor
Internship and Capstone
- PP 470 Internship with Policy Concept Paper related to concentration
- PP 401 Capstone
Link to Public Policy Website
Notes
- If a student has multiple majors, no more than two courses used to fulfill the requirements of a student’s other major(s) may count toward the Public Policy major. Exceptions may be made for cross-listed classes.
- AP credit is not accepted for the introductory government class.